Social Events & Networking Opportunities

Fundraising Events

Friday, March 22, 2024
Donor Recognition Reception | 5:00 – 6:00pm
This invite-only reception is open to all 2023 and 2024 donors and RSVPs are required. Member of the Board of Directors will share details on current funds available for donation, funds most in need, annual fundraising goals, and information about the recurring donation program will be developed. Drinks and light bites will be served.

Taste of Texas- Benefiting the Goodwin Education Fund | 6:45 – 7:45pm
Tickets: $50 attendees | $60 guests
You’re invited! The “Taste of Texas” event will feature all the tastes that Louisville is known for! All those who attend will be entered into a drawing for a Taste of Texas Basket filled with highlights of Texas. Proceeds from this event will go to the Goodwin Education Fund which defrays the cost of one training activity offered through ISSTD for professionals who would otherwise be unable to obtain appropriate instruction in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation.

Social Events

Friday, March 22, 2024
Morning Mindful Movement | 7:00 – 8:15am
Start your day with a Morning Mindful Movement session! We will be offering this opportunity in-person led by different instructors. Additional information on the instructors and location of this session will be available soon. This event is free to all registered attendees.

Opening Reception | 6:00 – 7:00pm
Help us kick off our 2024 Annual Conference and mingle with your fellow attendees. Exhibit booths will be open and posters will be on display.

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Conference Opening | 8:00 – 8:30am
Kick off the conference prior to our first plenary as we recognize our outgoing Board members, welcome our new ISSTD Certificate and Advanced Certificate holders, and share exciting updates from ISSTD.

Student & Emerging Professional Lunch | 12:00 – 1:15pm
Calling all students and emerging professionals! You are invited to learn more about new opportunities to become involved in ISSTD and network with distinguished ISSTD members. ISSTD Luminaries will share their experiences in the industry and answer your questions. Lunch will be provided, RSVP required.

Annual Awards Reception | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Join us as we honor the 2023 Award recipients and see the incredible work ISSTD members have accomplished!

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Morning Mindful Movement | 7:30 – 8:15am
Start your day with a Morning Mindful Movement session! We will be offering this opportunity in-person led by different instructors. Additional information on the instructors and location of this session will be available soon. This event is free to all registered attendees.

Monday, March 25, 2024
Conference Closing | 12:00 – 12:15pm
Wrap up this incredible conference experience with our Conference Closing! Exciting information about the 2025 Annual Conference will be revealed and winners for our raffles will be drawn!

Membership & Group Meetings

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Leadership Roundtable Meeting | 12:00 – 1:15pm
This meeting is open to current group leaders only. Join members of the ISSTD Board of Directors as they present updates our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and the current state of ISSTD.

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Professional Training Program Faculty Meeting | 12:00 – 1:15pm
This meeting is open to current and potential faculty members. In-person participants who are interested in learning more about becoming instructor are encouraged to email cfas@isst-d.org by March 5 to request to join this meeting.

ISSTD Business Meeting | 5:15 – 6:15pm
This meeting is open to ISSTD Members only. This annual meeting updates members on the current state of ISSTD and all of the upcoming plans and events.

Special Interest Group Meetings

Are you a member of an ISSTD SIG or interested in joining? Check out our SIG meetings throughout the conference and get to know what these exciting groups are working on!

Friday, March 22, 2024
Deep Brain Reorienting SIG | 5:15 – 6:00pm
Vicarious Trauma SIG | 5:15-6:00pm
Inpatient SIG | 5:15 – 6:00pm

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Eating Disorders SIG | 7:15 – 8:00am
Transitional Age Youth SIG | 7:15 – 8:00am
Research SIG | 7:15 – 8:00am

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing SIG | 12:00 – 12:45pm

EMDR SIG | 12:30 – 1:15pm

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Child & Adolescent SIG | 7:30 – 8:15am
Neurodiversity SIG | 7:30 – 8:15am

Creative Arts Therapy SIG | 12:00 – 12:45pm

Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic SIG | 12:30 – 1:15pm

Additional social events and networking opportunities may be added.

ISSTD Annual Conference